Candidates arriving at a CBT centre for the 2026 Mop-Up UTME examination organised by JAMB.

JAMB to Release UTME 2026 Results Today

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the results of candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released today. Results Expected Before Midnight In a statement issued on Friday, JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that candidates who wrote the exam…

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Candidates arriving at a CBT centre for the 2026 Mop-Up UTME examination organised by JAMB.

JAMB to Reschedule UTME Candidates Affected by Technical Disruptions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to reschedule candidates affected by technical disruptions during the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board said the decision is aimed at ensuring fairness and giving all candidates equal opportunity to complete their examinations. Assurance to Affected Candidates JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian…

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Students sitting for the 2026 UTME exam at a CBT centre in Nigeria

2026 UTME Begins Nationwide as JAMB Tightens Security and Strengthens Systems

The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has officially commenced across Nigeria, with more than 2.2 million candidates taking part in the nationwide exercise. The examination, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), is being conducted in over 900 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. Authorities say the process has been largely smooth, despite…

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Female student wearing hijab at CBT exam centre in Nigeria

JAMB Reacts to Hijab Incident at Ibadan CBT Centre, Blames ‘Overzealous’ Staff

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified reports surrounding a hijab-related incident at a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Ibadan, attributing the situation to the actions of a single staff member. According to the board, the issue occurred during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening exercise at the Esther Oshikoya CBT Centre…

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